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2313 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, Los Angeles CA 90018 · License #197416279 · Center · Day Care Center
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101216.2(e)(1) · (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections and . Supervision shall include visual observation. This regulation was not met as evidenced by A staff training will be had regarding supervision. Agenda for the training and sign in sheet for staff that attended will be submitted to the department by 8/8/2025..
Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that children were supervised during outdoor play and during indoor activities, children were observed unsupervised during 4 occasions... which poses a potential Health, Safety, Personal Rights risk to persons in care Denise Gibbs NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claudia Kam NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/08/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Disposition: Substantiated
Disposition: Substantiated
Disposition: Substantiated
Disposition: Unsubstantiated
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101216.1(d) · 101216.1 (d) Teacher Qualifications (d) Approved schools, colleges or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S. Department of Education... This regulation was not met as evidenced by FR states that she will email Dept of Ed to obtain information and transfer credits. FR will provide proof to LPA by POC date via email.
Based on record review, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPAs observed Staff #6 to have units in a college from El Salvador with no correspondence of approval of units from U.S. Dept of Ed. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(d) · 101238.2 (d) Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:(1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. (2) Free of hazards... but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris,... This regulation was not met as evidenced by FR states that they are in the process of fixing paint chipping. LPAs observed black tiles removed and invoice provided for other cushioing material at time of inspection. FR will provide photos and plan to LPA by POC date via email. Based on LPAs observation, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPAs observed surface of outdoor play area to have holes and gaping spaces between black tile cushioning. LPAs observed paint chipping in Pre-K4 Room. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.1(g) · 101216.1 (g) Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit.. or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) ...shall be maintained at the center. This regulation was not met as evidenced by FR states that she will obtain education records and plcae in file. LPA will conduct visit.
Based on record review, LPA did not observe proof of education verification in 2 of 8 staff files at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise Gibbs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
102416(d) · 102416(d) Personnel Requirements Prior to employment or initial presence.. all employee...shall: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required.... by Department.. This regulation was not met as evidenced by LPA observed individual leave premises during inspection. Written declaration obtained from FR that individual will not be present at the facility until cleared. Based on LPA record review and observation, Connie Aragon, was assisting in PreK-2. FR states individual is volunteer that has been present at the facility for a month and from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This is an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME Denise Gibbs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(1) · Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out 5 files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/16/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(e) · (4 101239(e)(4) Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (4)All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 sinks and 3 toilets are not operable, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/16/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · 101238(a) Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
Wood planks were removed, wires in the nap room were made inaccessible and carpet was removed during inspection. New carpets were purchased and put in place during inspection. Based on observation the licensee did not ensure the facility was clean, safe and sanitary. This poses a potential Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101226.3(b) · 101226.3(b) Observation of the Child (b) Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record.
Per Director, they are currently using the Bright Wheel Application to inform parents of any incident or injury that occur at the school. Facility also utiilized written reports that parents have to sign. Director will ensure she gets a respond from parents confirming receipt of message. Based on record review the licensee did not ensure parent was notified about an injury of their child. This poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a)(1) · Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed multiple flies in the outdoor space in trash cans, dumpster and throughout the yard, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/26/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(d)(2) · Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed large pot holes outside in the cement area where the bikes are used and a tree stump with sharp wood sticking out, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/26/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(e) · Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed cushion under climbing dome has wide gaps between, cushioning, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/26/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(2) · Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 8 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/18/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed broken picnic tables, ripped child's couch, cracked child's plastic chair, rusted and broken bikes and a broken baseboard with exposed staples, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/26/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.